Project Controls Engineer; PMCM

Project Controls Engineer (PMCM: Programme Solutions)

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As a Project Controls Engineer within the PMCM group, you will play a key role in supporting global transport and infrastructure projects. Working alongside multi‑discipline teams, you will ensure the smooth delivery of progress on projects, meeting client expectations on time and budget. You will support the planning and execution of major projects, working closely with clients and design teams to manage schedule, budget, and resources.

• Monitor project costs and budgets, providing regular reports and analysis to project managers.
• Support and assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA, etc.).
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of project activities.
• Facilitate and deliver performance reporting and reviews.
• Assist in the implementation of project controls processes and tools to improve project performance.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and senior management.
• Apply knowledge of Earned Value Management and project controls methodologies.
• Support risk management activities, identifying and assessing project risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Conduct performance analysis and provide recommendations for project improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Desirable: experience developing Power
  
  BI and Data Analytics.

We welcome applicants who demonstrate the above responsibilities, even if you do not meet every criterion. We value experience and potential.

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices. Flexibility to pursue health & wellbeing initiatives such as our Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package, and the “WSP My Hour” for personal activities.

Inclusive culture:
We celebrate diversity, encourage authentic selves, and provide employee resource groups to promote inclusion and belonging.

Development:
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership programmes.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With 72,800 passionate people worldwide and 9,000 across the UK and Ireland, we create positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Professional Services

Manchester, England, United Kingdom